Economy may make crowds shun gloomy films Nov 12, 2008
The onslaught continues through years end with Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughns holiday comedy Four Christmases, Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilsons doggie tale Marley & Me, Keanu Reeves sci-fi remake The Day the Earth Stood Still and laugh-fests from Adam Sandler (Bedtime Stories) and Jim Carrey (Yes Man). Among other serious films competing for the same eyeballs: Stark Holocaust-related sagas starring Daniel Craig (Defiance) and Winslet (The... (MSNBC -- Politics)
People's Choice Noms Favor Superheroes Nov 12, 2008
Steve Carell, Jim Carrey and Adam Sandler are in the running for Favorite Funny Male Star -- and Ellen DeGeneres, Tina Fey and Whoopi Goldberg are up for Favorite Funny Female Star. Copyright 2008 by. (KERO 23, CA)
People's choice Heath Nov 12, 2008
In the comedy section, Steve Carell, Jim Carrey and Adam Sandler are nominated for Favourite Funny Male Star, while Ellen DeGeneres, Tina Fey and Whoopi Goldberg are nominated for favourite Funny Female Star. The awards will take place in Los Angeles and will be hosted by Queen Latifah. (iAfrica.com)
Atiq Rahimi, Britney Spears, Tim McGraw Nov 12, 2008
Nominees include Christian Bale, Brad Pitt and Mark Wahlberg for favorite leading man; Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson and Queen Latifah for favorite leading lady; Steve Carell, Jim Carrey and Adam Sandler for favorite funny male star; and Ellen DeGeneres, Tina Fey and Whoopi Goldberg for favorite funny female star. (AP). (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
'SOLACE' stirs Chinese audiences; Bond outing breaks box office records... Nov 10, 2008
Solace' stirs Chinese audiences - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety. Choose the one that's best for you. (The Drudge Report)
McCain, Palin grant first interviews Nov 9, 2008
Adam Sandler's bedtime tales comes to life in the new family comedy from Disney. Bedtime Stories' trailer; Adam Sandler; disney; variety; video; Christian Bale plays 'John Connor' in Warner Bros. (Variety)
Guy Pearce talks about Traitor, and taking it lightly Nov 6, 2008
A year spent exploring the darker side of human nature might partly explain Pearce's unexpected appearance in an Adam Sandler comedy, which opens on Boxing Day. According to the actor, Bedtime Stories is the daftest'' thing he's ever done. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Annie Baxter enjoys movies, shopping Nov 6, 2008
Greek, Actress Drew Barrymore and Angelina Jolie; Actor Adam Sandler and Ashton Kutcher. If you could have dinner with any three people (living or dead). (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Lighter shade of political terrorism drama Nov 5, 2008
He had a prolific 2007 in which he filmed in quick succession the US drama Winged Creatures for Rowan Woods; the Australian thriller In Her Skin, opposite Sam Neill; Kathryn Bigelow's Iraq war drama The Hurt Locker; the Cormac McCarthy adaptation The Road; as well as Traitor, before a change of pace on the Adam Sandler comedy Bedtime Stories. All films are set for release within the next 12 months. (The Australian)
Fun with Saturday Night Live Nov 5, 2008
John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Lily Tomlin, Eddie Murphy, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Mike Myers, Alex Baldwin, Adam Sandler, Phil Hartman, Gilda Radner and Tim Meadows are just a handful of actors from the past 30 years who have become synonymous with SNL.. Apart from the actors themselves, some of the characters they play have also become SNL favourites, or even trademarks, if you will. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
British comic Russell Brand lands at Cobb's Nov 5, 2008
Next month, Brand will appear alongside Adam Sandler in the Disney movie "Bedtime Stories," and he's also got a major role in Judd Apatow's forthcoming film, "Get Him to the Greek." Meanwhile, Comedy Central, home of "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" and "South Park," is filming the comedian's New York show for broadcast this month. "I'm busy for the next few years," Brand said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Holiday highlights: Bond, Nixon, `Madagascar' gang Nov 4, 2008
In "Bedtime Stories," Adam Sandler stars as a hotel handyman who inexplicably finds the outrageous tales he spins for his niece and nephew coming true. Jim Carrey accentuates the positive in "Yes Man," playing a loser whose life takes a positive turn after he adopts a self-help program requiring him to say yes to everything. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
More of this story Nov 1, 2008
The list of The Who's hits, including "I Can See for Miles," is a mile long. Their classics are a part of popular culture even today: "Happy Jack" was in a Hummer commercial, "Love, Reign O'er Me" inspired the title of an Adam Sandler film, and Tommy became a Tony-winning Broadway musical. When their Maximum R stops at the Nokia Theatre on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8 and 9, three or four generations will all be claiming "My Generation" as their own. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
BBC suspends top celebs in row over show Nov 1, 2008
He is set to star alongside Adam Sandler and Courteney Cox in the movie "Bedtime Stories, " released in the U.S. on Christmas Day. In September Brand hosted the MTV Video Music Awards, during which he called President George W. Bush a "retarded cowboy" and joked about Christian boy band the Jonas Brothers losing their virginity. (CNN -- Showbiz)
A Scream at The Comedy Store: 8433 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood Oct 31, 2008
Gravel-voiced comedian Blake Clark, a fixture in Adam Sandler films and a regular guest star on such TV sitcoms as Home Improvement, Boy Meets World and most recently My Name Is Earl, doubled as a doorman when he was first hitting the stage at the Store, and the funnyman was the favorite target of a mean-spirited spook inhabiting the building after-hours. Once while checking the main show room for stragglers after the club had closed, Clark froze in his tracks when he saw a chair slide some 20... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
POPULIST FILMS: They're crowd-pleasers and moneymakers Oct 31, 2008
Why we're watching: Whenit comes to cinematic gravitas, it doesn't get much lighter than Adam Sandler. This story about a hotel handyman whose lavish bedtime stories come to life should be a break from fall's heavy movies particularly with a supporting cast that includes Keri Russell, Guy Pearce and Courteney Cox. (USA Today)
Russell Brand falls on his sword and a sorry Ross is taken off the air Oct 30, 2008
He will next appear in Disney s Christmas family film, Bedtime Stories, with Adam Sandler, and has been cast as Trinculo in a new film adaptation of The Tempest. The chairman of the House of Lords Select Committee on Communications has said that there were fundamental flaws in the BBC s regulatory and governance arrangements. (Times Online)
To my officemate Oct 29, 2008
We also shared bar experiences and complained about movie critics who just don t get it when it comes to Adam Sandler comedies. And of course, her room s TV set was tuned in to her beloved NASCAR race. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
'Legally' bonded Oct 26, 2008
He came to Harvard following in the footsteps of his older brother, Daniel O'Keefe, who wrote for "Seinfeld" and "The Drew Carey Show." His younger brother, Mark O'Keefe, was a Hasty Pudding book writer and went on to co-write and produce the Jim Carrey movie "Bruce Almighty" and the Adam Sandler comedy "Click." Laurence O'Keefe acted for a while but ended up composing for the Hasty Pudding show "Suede Expectations," even though he could barely write notes on a page. "My notation skills were... (Boston Globe)
Weekend events Oct 23, 2008
Nealon has a long list of film and TV credits, including several films with SNL buddy Adam Sandler, and his current project, the critically acclaimed Showtime series, Weeds. BOOKS: Friday. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The Daily Break Oct 22, 2008
- 50 First Dates - Brain trauma can't stop love or Adam Sandler from making movies. - About a Boy - Regardless of what the Missouri state Court of Appeals says, the bond formed between a man and a boy can be a beautiful thing. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Kevorkian to be released from prison in June Oct 17, 2008
Nothing, really, but an Adam Sandler movie and a bunch of heavy drama Oscar wannabes. That's what Christmas holds for moviegoers. (Yahoo News -- Assisted Suicide & Euthanasia)
Smack attack Oct 11, 2008
" And you're wondering why Tennessee at Georgia is having problems? Sun Deviled: A once-promising season should die an ugly death when Arizona State 2-3 visits USC. Quarterback Rudy Carpenter is "very doubtful" according to coach Dennis Erickson because of an ankle. Carpenter's absence would end a streak of 36 consecutive starts. Meanwhile, USC was heartened by Mark Sanchez's return to practice on Wednesday. Linebacker Rey Maualuga is likely to return to the lineup. It looks like USC is going to... (CBS News)
Tournament of Roses(R) Reveals Cloris Leachman as 2009 Grand Marshal Oct 11, 2008
Some of her more recent work includes the role of Grandma Ida on "Malcolm in the Middle", and wine-soaked, former jazz singer and grandmother, Evelyn, in the feature film "Spanglish" opposite Adam Sandler and Tea Leoni. She earned an Emmy nomination and SAG Award nomination for her performance in the HBO special "Mrs. Harris". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Celebs' clout is with cameras, not with candidates Oct 11, 2008
YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN A Mossad agent, Zohan (Adam Sandler) is almost invulnerable, but beneath the macho exterior lurks a softer side. After faking his death in a fight with the Phantom (John Turturro), Zohan moves to New York and becomes a hairdresser. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dailies News Oct 10, 2008
cgi; cartoon; entertainment news; Kevin Munroe; Patrick Stewart; Reelz; Sarah Michelle Gellar; Superheros; TMNT; Thomas K. Gray; Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle and other 'Reign Over Me' cast talk up the film at the New York premiere. Adam Sandler; Don Cheadle; Jada Pinkett Smith; Liv Tyler; movie; premiere; Reign Over Me; Surpassing $130 million at the box office, '300' is on its way to joining the top 10 list of the all-time highest-grossing R-rated pics. (Variety)
New On DVD: 'You Don't Mess With The Zohan' Oct 10, 2008
Sony ImageAdam Sandler in "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" ... You Don't Mess With the Zohan,' (PG-13 and Unrated Versions): Adam Sandler had it right with this title -- "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" -- because the movie is a big mess. (Click2Houston, TX)
New DVD releases Oct 8, 2008
The Adam Sandler hit machine continues with his comedy about an Israeli commando who fakes his own death to live the life he's dreamed about - being a hairdresser in New York City and romancing his elderly clientele ... Adam Sandler is a retired counter-terrorist trying to star life over as a beautician in "You Don't Mess with the Zohan," opening in June. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Senior notes Oct 8, 2008
With Adam Sandler, Liv Tyler, Don Cheadle, Jada Pinkett Smith and Donald Sutherland. Nov. 6: The Bucket List Two terminally ill cancer patients decide to break out of the hospital and live their last days to the fullest in this semi-comic road movie. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Critical View Oct 8, 2008
Kevin James and Adam Sandler in I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry ... CHUCK & Larry is about two New York City firefighters, played by Adam Sandler and his sidekick Kevin James, who pretend to be gay and get married so the latter, a widower, can protect the benefits he has accrued for his children. (The Age, Australia)
Six Soundtracks that Topped the Charts Oct 8, 2008
"Forgetful Lucy," Adam Sandler. Soundtrack sales. (FastCompany)
Don't expect much with 'Zohan' Oct 5, 2008
While Adam Sandler is good in certain roles, he's really not the lothario he thinks he is. Still, that doesn't stop him from playing one in this mediocre comedy. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The SmackDown Countdown: The Great Khali Oct 3, 2008
Khali is no stranger to Hollywood, as he also starred in 2005's The Longest Yard alongside Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Burt Reynolds. Source. (IGN PS2)
Playing an athlete a tough act Oct 3, 2008
Also considered for various multiple roles: Keanu Reeves, Russell Crowe, James Caan, Tom Cruise, Barry Pepper, Nick Nolte, Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, Robert Redford, Tatum O'Neal, Adam Sandler, Hilary Swank and Woody Harrelson. OK: Who was the most convincing in multiple actor-as-athlete roles on the field, court or ice. (Albany Times Union)
YouTube Hitler parodies go viral Oct 3, 2008
The narratives include Hitler fulminating about being kicked off Xbox Live, football star Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Manchester United to join Real Madrid, Barack Obama giving a speech in Berlin and being forced to see an Adam Sandler movie. Other Downfall clips include Hitler reacting to having his car stolen, being banned from World of Warcraft, Hillary Clinton's nomination defeat, getting rejected from university and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's disastrous Glasgow byelection results. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Chris Rock hip-hops into Oscar gig Oct 3, 2008
An Emmy-winning writer himself for his cable specials, Rock hired his own writing staff, and expects contributions from famous pals David Spade, Adam Sandler and Eddie Murphy. Ive been kissing --- for years and now Im going to reap the rewards, he said, cackling. (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
The House Bunny Sep 25, 2008
Classification: M Duration: 97 mins Genre: Comedy Director: Fred Wolf Lead actor: Anna Faris Cast: Colin Hanks, Emma Stone, Kat Dennings, Hugh Hefner, Christopher McDonald, Beverly D'Angelo, Leslie Del Rosario, Katharine McPhee, Rumer Willis, Kiely Williams, Dana Goodman, Kimberly Makkouk, Monet Mazur and Tyson Ritter Producer: Allen Covert, Jack Giarraputo, Debra James, Heather Parry and Adam Sandler Screenplay: Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith Distributor: Sony Pictures Language: English... (ABC Online)
Lowest-rated EMMYS ever... Sep 23, 2008
Also; Jessica Simpson, Sara Evans, Charlie Daniel, Jon Voight, Adam Sandler, Dick Van Patten, Rip Torn, Kelsey Grammer, David Zucker, James Caan, Patricia Heaton, Lou Ferrigno to name a few entertainers with real courage. Posted by: Frank Ward. (The Drudge Report)
DEJAVIEW-FILM Sep 20, 2008
Adam Sandler turned the hero into an unprincipled jerk, and slapstick replaced post-Watergate swipes at authority. The 2005 version made money ($158 million), as expected. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Quaid's visit lightens mood at "The Branch" Sep 19, 2008
Keith Brooking - Adam Sandler (hey, at least Sandler can actually TACKLE someone). I could totally see this movie happening. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fall Film 2008 Preview Sep 13, 2008
Bedtime Stories The elaborate tales Adam Sandler creates for his niece and nephew take on a life of their own. Frost/Nixon Director Ron Howard recaps President Richard Nixon's (Frank Langella) post-Watergate interviews with TV talk-show host David Frost. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Phelps more nervous for SNL than in Beijing Sep 12, 2008
Ive always been a huge, huge Chris Farley fan, and Adam Sandler as well, Phelps said. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Live From NY: Phelps To Host 'SNL' Sep 12, 2008
Phelps said he's always been "a huge, huge Chris Farley fan, and Adam Sandler as well."Explore More: Find out more about , , and , or try these articles. August 24, 2008. (NBC 11, CA)
Fish out of water? Phelps 'nervous' for SNL gig Sep 12, 2008
" Phelps is usually in bed when SNL airs because of his heavy training schedule. But former SNL stars Farley and David Spade were in his favorite movie, Tommy Boy, about a dimwitted heir to an auto parts factory who must save the business. "I've always been a huge, huge Chris Farley fan, and Adam Sandler as well," Phelps said. Publicly, Phelps is a well-mannered, respectful young man, making him popular among the mothers of teenage girls who swoon over him. Privately, the 23-year-old sensation... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Flopper Flicks Sep 11, 2008
Even die-hard Adam Sandler fans had a hard time with this. "Evan Almighty" - Steve Carell builds an ark. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Susan Sanders Sep 10, 2008
Favorite movie: Anything with Adam Sandler. What is your worst fear. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Back to the good old ways Sep 7, 2008
"Bedtime Stories" In this Disney comedy, Adam Sandler plays a handyman who discovers that the fairy tales he tells his niece are coming true around him. It doesn't sound like "You Don't Mess With the Zohan," but, honestly, what does. (Boston Globe)
In Gaza, the influence of Western culture proves to be a moderating force Sep 7, 2008
DVDs are also on offer, of not-yet-officially-released movies like "Wanted," "Hancock," and "You Don't Mess With the Zohan," the Adam Sandler comedy about a Mossad agent turned hairdresser in a New York City salon run by a Palestinian woman. Amer Kihail, 32, a slender man with an elastic, hangdog face, runs the store, called New Sound. (Boston Globe)
Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay Sep 6, 2008
Essentially an unofficial companion piece to the hugely successful, critically under-appreciated Adam Sandler satire You Don't Mess with the Zohan, this terrific sequel to the 2004 hit Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle wraps its topical rattling of ethnic stereotypes and homeland security overkill in an appreciably thick layer of gross-out humour, low-grade irony and marijuana smoke ... At the same time, the Adam Sandler pants-dropper You Don't Mess with the Zohan took $10 million in three. (The Age)
Wacky Brit ready to grab you through VMAs Sep 6, 2008
He'll appear with Adam Sandler and Keri Russell in the Christmas family film "Bedtime Stories." He's also co-writing and starring in a film Sandler will produce next year, Brand said. He's reprising his "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" role in "Get Him to the Greek," a film based on his rock-star character, Aldous Snow. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Whos Russell Brand? Find out on the VMAs Sep 5, 2008
Hell appear with Adam Sandler and Keri Russell in the Christmas family film Bedtime Stories. Hes also co-writing and starring in a film Sandler will produce next year, Brand said. (MSNBC -- Music)
'East Bound And Down' Singer Dies Sep 4, 2008
But he was an ornery heavy in "Gator," directed by Reynolds, and a hateful coach in 1998's "The Waterboy," starring Adam Sandler. Reynolds gave him a shiny black 1980 Trans Am like the one they used in "Smokey and the Bandit.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Jerry Reed, 71; country singer became film star Sep 3, 2008
But he was an ornery heavy in "Gator," directed by Reynolds, and a hateful coach in 1998's "The Waterboy," starring Adam Sandler. Mr. Reed and Kris Kristofferson paved the way for Nashville music personalities to make inroads into films. (Boston Globe)
Jerry Reed, 71 Sep 3, 2008
But he was an ornery heavy in Gator, directed by Mr. Reynolds, and a hateful coach in 1998's The Waterboy, starring Adam Sandler. A March, 1980, file photo shows Jerry Reed, centre, receiving a surprise cake from Burt Reynolds, left, to commemorate Reed's 25 years in show business. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Jerry Reed, 71; country singer appeared in 'Smokey and the Bandit ... Sep 3, 2008
In his last major film role, he played a harsh football coach in the 1998 Adam Sandler comedy "The Waterboy.". But before he made the jump to Hollywood he had established himself as one of the most sought-after guitarists in Nashville, a songwriter who wrote hits for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Brenda Lee and many others. (Los Angeles Times)
"The Guitar Man," singer Jerry Reed dies at 71 Sep 3, 2008
Reed later played Coach Red Beaulieu in the 1998 movie "The Waterboy" with Adam Sandler. Reed won two Grammys in the early 1970s and another in 1992 for the album "Sneakin' Around.". (Xinhuanet, China)
In American movie theaters, fewer eyes, bigger haul Sep 2, 2008
They consisted of B-list, or drunken, superheroes ("Iron Man" and "Hancock"), a TV show years distant from original episodes ("Sex and the City") and an animated film with a 45-minute silent stretch ("Wall-E.") There was also comedy gridlock with Ben Stiller, Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy, Steve Carell, Seth Rogen and Cameron Diaz all headlining different films. Yet nearly all of those movies landed on their feet, providing financial peace of mind for all of the big... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Teresa Palmer had no idea about her lover Russell Brand Aug 31, 2008
She will next be seen in Adam Sandler comedy, Bedtime Stories, and Kids In America, starring opposite Topher Grace, with whom she has also been romantically linked. Share this article. (Daily Telegraph)
Complete list of fall films Aug 31, 2008
Bedtimes Stories (not yet rated): Your gift for the holidays: an Adam Sandler movie on Christmas. What did you do wrong. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Step Brothers: This isn't funny - it just stinks Aug 29, 2008
The second, and even cruder, joke is the same one that Adam Sandler promulgates in virtually all his movies: that violence is hilarious. So we see Reilly smashing Ferrell over the head with the sharp edge of a cymbal. (Daily Mail)
* FILM REVIEW:Watch out, hes packing a blow-dryer Aug 29, 2008
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict presents a singularly unpromising source of laughs in Adam Sandlers action-hairdressing sex comedy ... STARRING: Adam Sandler (Zohan), John Turturro (Phantom), Emmanuelle Chriqui (Dalia), Nick Swardson (Michael), Lainie Kazan (Gail), Rob Schneider (Salim), Ahmed Ahmed (Waleed), Kevin Nealon (Kevin), Chris Rock (Taxi Driver), Shelley Berman (Zohans father), Mariah Carey (herself), John McEnroe (himself) ... Directed by Dennis Dugan from a script by Judd... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Joe PosnanskiJOE'S BLOG Aug 29, 2008
This reminds me of the brilliant Albert Brooks rant about the devil in Broadcast News -- "He will just bit by little bit lower standards where they are important. Just coax along flash over substance. Just a tiny bit." You see it all over the place now, just the slightest exaggeration of language -- a 10-foot putt to win the Masters is "courageous," a five-run rally in the ninth is "unbelievable," a man in black not falling off the cliff after the rope is cut is "inconceivable," a 150-yard... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bappi Lahiri's hit song Jimmy Jimmy features in Adam Sandler starrer Aug 29, 2008
Bappi Lahiri's hit song Jimmy Jimmy features in Adam Sandler starrer - Sify ... Bappi Lahiri's hit song Jimmy Jimmy features in Adam Sandler starrer ... Now the same song is featured in the Adam Sandler film You Don't Mess with the Zohan. (Sify)
Anna Farris is a funny bunny Aug 25, 2008
She has a reputation for constantly surprising people, which is why everybody involved with The House Bunny - from screenwriters Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith to co-producer Adam Sandler - wanted to work with her ... Furthermore, Faris loved her producer's role and will be eternally grateful to Sony and Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions for their encouragement. (The Gazette (Montreal))
L.A. Wows Starstruck Teen Aug 24, 2008
Indeed, as far as my son is concerned, it's enough to know that Adam Sandler had his hands in that piece of cement. Deciding where to stay in Los Angeles for maximum celebrity-spotting is tricky. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
